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Parliament backs 2 panels for charter bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/12/2025
» Parliament on Wednesday voted to approve the proposed setting up of a 35-member constitution drafting committee (CDC) and the 35-member public participation committee, on the first day of the second reading of the charter amendment bill.
Charter tensions rise
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/12/2025
» Parliament will convene an extraordinary session on Dec 10-11 to consider the charter amendment bill at its second reading, following the completion of scrutiny by a parliamentary committee.
Third reading on charter possible by Dec 29
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/12/2025
» The House of Representatives secretary-general has outlined the tentative timeline for the third and final reading of the charter amendment bill, saying the vote could take place as early as Dec 29, or be postponed to Jan 5–6, depending on lawmakers' readiness.
Old and new gens vie for vote
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/12/2025
» The upcoming election is expected to be a contest for first place between the ruling Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party and the opposition People's Party (PP).
Two panels to draft charter: House
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/11/2025
» Two 35-member parliamentary-appointed panels will be formed to finalise Thailand's new constitution within 360 days, with a strict ban on amending Chapter 2 concerning the monarchy, according to the House committee overseeing the draft constitutional amendment.
PP rejects Pheu Thai's CDA establishment attempt
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/11/2025
» The People's Party (PP) is firmly opposed to Pheu Thai's attempt to establish a Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA), saying the proposal will add unnecessary steps to the charter amendment process.
Panel wraps up review of charter bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/11/2025
» The parliamentary committee vetting the constitutional amendment bill has completed deliberations and is preparing to submit the document for the second-reading debate, at a special parliamentary session on Dec 10–11, the panel said on Wednesday.
Pheu Thai questions civil-service reshuffle
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/11/2025
» Pheu Thai has questioned the government's high-level reshuffling of more than 100 civil servants since taking office, suggesting the moves may be politically motivated ahead of future elections.
People's Party defends '20 pick 1' formula for charter drafters
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/11/2025
» The opposition People's Party (PP) has defended the "20 pick 1" formula, under which a group of 20 MPs and senators nominates one constitution drafter each, saying it ensures fairness and reflects the will of the people.
No advisory council for new charter
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/11/2025
» The parliamentary committee vetting proposed charter amendments decided against setting up a charter-drafting advisory council yesterday and agreed that only the 35-member charter-drafting committee (CDC) would be created with the task of writing a new constitution.